Kentwood residents are under a boil water advisory until further notice.

City leaders said in a notice Thursday that issues with the water supply system have caused concerns over microbiological quality.

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All residents who use the water supply system should disinfect their water before consuming it. The advisory will remain in effect until the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals deems the water safe to drink.

Residents should boil water for one full minute in a clean container. The one-minute boil begins after the water has been brought to a rolling boil. If there is a flat taste, it can be eliminated by shaking the water in a bottle or pouring it from one container to another.

Water should be disinfected before consuming, making ice, brushing teeth or using it for food preparation.

More information about Kentwood can be found online.

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